Descarga Musical with Sara Magal
OnlineWe'll be celebrating International Women's Day with music from Brazilian singer-songwriter Sara Magal. Tune in to our Facebook page for a live concert on March 6th at 5pm. Sara Magal […]
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Latin American Short Stories Reading Group | March
OnlineVLACC is pleased to present, in partnership with UBC’s Latin American Studies program, a monthly reading group open to anyone interested in short stories written by Latin American authors. On March 9, Professor Ramón Antonio Victoriano-Martinez (Arturo), will present and facilitate a discussion about the story "The Night We Became People" by author José Luis Gonzalez. […]
Open Doors to Art – Studio Visit with Arianna Garcia-Fialdini
OnlineJoin us for a virtual studio visit with Arianna Garcia-Fialdini on March 11th at 2:00 pm (PST). This session is part of our ongoing series "Open Doors to Art." Have you ever wondered what an artist studio looks like? How artworks are selected to be a part of an exhibition? What type of art Latin […]
CANCELLED: Art Talk: “Muralism”, “Indigenism”, and Social Realism: Pride and Prejudice
Vancouver, B.C.*** Please note that this event was cancelled. A new future date will be informed to all registered attendants. Sorry for any inconvenience this might cause.** This month's Art Talk will focus on the outcomes and legacy of the muralismo and indigenismo movements that emerged in Mexico after the Revolución Zapatista. How influential were these […]
Reading by Carmen Rodríguez – A sneak-preview of ATACAMA, her upcoming novel
Vancouver, B.C.On March 25, at 5:30 pm PST, award-winning , bilingual writer, educator and journalist Carmen Rodríguez will read from her upcoming novel ATACAMA, which will be released in the fall of 2021 by Fernwood Publishing. In her work, Rodríguez explores the interplay between historical events and personal lives. In and a body to remember with, […]
Open Doors to Art | Exhibition visit with Osvaldo Ramirez from the VAG
OnlineJoin us online on Thursday, April 15 for a unique exhibition visit with Salvadorian artist Osvaldo Ramirez. His work will be exhibited in the same space as Francisco Goya in the Vancouver Art Gallery! This session is part of our ongoing series "Open Doors to Art." Have you ever wondered what an artist`s studio looks […]
Screen Printing Night with Yaimel Lopez
Vancouver, B.C.Learn the basics of screen printing, and practice these techniques at home with your family and friends. After this session, you will be able to independently learn more about how to be creative and play around with these versatile screen printing techniques. Supplies you will need for the workshop: -Sheets of Paper (as many […]
Tertulia “Corrido and narcocorrido: Unique Mexican musical styles.”
Vancouver, B.C.This talk approaches the "corrido" as a unique Mexican musical genre: what is the origin of "corridos"?, why and when were "corridos" first sung? Also, we`ll talk about this musical […]
Racism(s): Latin America & Identity
Vancouver, B.C.Racism(s): Latin America & Identity is a programming partnership between the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre and the Vancouver Public Library. Our intent is to explore the diversity of identities that form the Latin American experience, and help the public understand how Latin American immigrants in Canada experience racism and develop their sense of belonging. […]
Art Talk: “Muralism”, “Indigenism”, and Social Realism: Pride and Prejudice
Vancouver, B.C.This month's Art Talk will focus on the outcomes and legacy of the muralismo and indigenismo movements that emerged in Mexico after the Revolución Zapatista. How influential were these movements for the rest of Latin America? What were the pros and cons of this revolutionary attitude for artists, critics, and the general public? Join us […]
Tertulia: “Que significa ser Afrolatin@? What does it mean to be Afrolatinx?”
OnlineThis Tertulia will touch on the complexities of the Afro-Latin identity, its many facets, challenges, and the importance of recognizing the African influence in Latin culture. How does the inclusion of Blackness look like in Latin America? How does that change in diaspora communities in Canada and why is it important to be having these […]
What is the role of an artist? | A conversation with Manuel Piña
Manuel Piña’s work invites us to rethink what art is, how it is diffused and what the role of an artist is. “Resisting cultural assimilation has become central to my practice and resulted in a very free (yet unresolved) relationship with images and mediums; the gallery and museum systems. As a teacher, I am interested […]